Decision Maker: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 15, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval from Strategy and Resources Committee to commit and spend all Section 106 monies reserved for M Shed and its environs, which is approximately £1.045 million, on a project which will improve the interactives and sustainability of the museum galleries. In addition – to approve use of £25k from the Feasibility Fund Framework to support the Stage 1 feasibility work to get outline designs, define the scope, and pull together a high-level cost plan for the portion of the project involving changes to the building fabric and services. If approval is given to this project, the Feasibility Study will become part of the S106 funding.

Content: The Committee RESOLVED:   1. (unanimous vote in favour) To approve the use and spend of all Section 106 monies reserved for M Shed and its environs, which is approximately £1.045million, on a project which will improve the interactives and sustainability of the museum galleries, improve visitor facilities (particularly toilets) and enhance the appearance of M Shed in the public realm.   2. (unanimous vote in favour) In addition – to note use of £25k from the Feasibility Fund Framework has been approved by Capital Investment Board on 6 November 2025 to support the Stage 1 feasibility work to get outline designs, define the scope, and pull together a high-level cost plan for the portion of the project involving changes to the building fabric and services. If approval is given to this project, the Feasibility Study will be funded from the S106 monies.   3. (unanimous vote in favour) And Authorises the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee to take all steps required to spend Section 106 funding (including procuring and awarding contracts over the key decision threshold) as outlined in this report.